Cortez, CO Cost of Living


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United States / Colorado / No Metro Area / Montezuma County / Cortez / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Cortez, Colorado?
$4,410 / month
for a family, 18.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $52,920 for the year for a family.
$2,833 / month
for a single person, 40.6% less expensive than the national average A total of $34,000 for the year for a single person.

Cortez cost of living score
92.6
Less expensive
7.4% lower
than the US average
23.2% lower
than the Colorado average
Cortez, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.4% lower than the U.S. average and 23.2% lower than the average for Colorado.

Cortez, CO

Housing costs in Cortez?
A typical home costs $276,800, which is 18.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.5% less expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cortez costs $1,120 per month, which is 21.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 47.3% cheaper than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Cortez?
To live comfortably in Cortez, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $52,920 for a family, and $34,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cortez?
The cost of living in Cortez, CO is very reasonable, with a median home value of $166,500. This is lower than the US average and approximately 17% lower than the Colorado average. The cost of groceries is around 8% lower than the national average, and utilities are around 17% less. With low costs for housing and other necessities, Cortez, CO has become quite popular with those looking to move to a more affordable area.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock$527,200$338,100
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   100=National Average

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A digital nomad / nature lover's sunny, perfect weather paradise, at half the cost of touristy Durango. Cortez is Colorado's under-the-radar town that's mostly only  More

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I moved out to Cortez, Colorado after a 30 day trip around the US. Of all the places I visited, this was the place I deemed best to move for a multitude of reasons. It  More

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I've live on this area and cannot recommend it to anyone. Cortez and Montezuma county are horrible. School are bad. After meeting several local teachers I am surprised  More

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